WHY ATTEND

NETWORK AND MAKE CONNECTIONS

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, small businesses account for 99.9% of all U.S. businesses and employ nearly half the nation's workforce. Small businesses are key to developing the local economy because their profits are more likely to go back into the community.

 Events like GREAT Week accelerate the progress of small business owners and entrepreneurs by providing key networking and learning opportunities that foster economic growth.

EXPERT ADVICE

Learn from keynote speakers and presenters as they share first-hand experiences and lessons learned as business experts.

BUSINESS EXERCISES

Take the knowledge you learn and apply it to real-life scenarios.

ACCESS TO PARTNERS

Meet industry and business leaders who you can partner with now and into the future, as you journey through your business lifecycles.

start CONVERSATIONs

Connect with resource organizations and current entrepreneurs in order to get the advice and services to take your business to the next level.

NETWORK FUNNEL

Engage with other aspiring and existing business owners, to increase your network base. Receive contact information to continue the conversations even after the event.

EQUITABLE resources

Connect with other business owners and resource organizations that offer services and advice to underserved and minority populations.